It’s an action-packed birthday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who first inaugurated Sardar Sarovar — India’s tallest and world’s second largest dam — across the Narmada River in Kevadia, then addressed supporters at Narmada Mahotsav in Dabhoi, Gujarat. The PM also found time to visit Sadhu Bet, an island in the Narmada River where a 182-metre tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, called 'Statue of Unity', is coming up. He is now headed to Amreli in Saurashtra where he will address a public gathering. The BJP, too, is marking PM Modi’s 67th birthday, celebrating it as Seva Diwas across the country.

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Sep 17, 2017 1:53 pm (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the construction of the 'Statue of Unity', a tribute to Sardar Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Amreli in Saurashtra where he will attend a host of programmes and address a public gathering.

Sep 17, 2017 1:15 pm (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thank and congratulate all the four governments( Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh) involved in the Sardar Sarovar Dam project along with the people of Gujarat.

Sep 17, 2017 1:12 pm (IST)

PM Modi condoles the death of Air Marshal Arjan Singh. “We met only a few days back at an event. He was fully dressed in his uniform. He was 98. He was still such an ardent soldier, he never let go of his discipline. His health wouldn’t permit, still, he would not give up on his discipline,”: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:11 pm (IST)

We remember our freedom fighters from the tribal communities who gave a strong fight to colonialism: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:08 pm (IST)

Agra’s Taj Mahal is the only monument we end up showcasing to the world, with the Statue of Unity, we will have another spectacle: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:06 pm (IST)

We remember our freedom fighters from the tribal communities who gave a strong fight to colonialism: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for National Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museum in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:06 pm (IST)

We remember our freedom fighters from the tribal communities who gave a strong fight to colonialism: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for National Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museum in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:04 pm (IST)

Sardar Sahab did not get the credit he deserved after independence, for whatever reasons...The 'Statue of Unity' will be a fitting tribute to Sardar Patel & will draw tourists from all over:Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 1:02 pm (IST)

Neither do I have a narrow mind, nor I do small jobs. Small, menial jobs do not suit me. That is why when I wanted to build a statue of Sardar Patel, I thought of making it the world’s largest. It will be double the size of United States’ Statue of Liberty: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi.

Sep 17, 2017 1:01 pm (IST)

I am not bothered about small things when I have the support of crores of people of my nation..." Mujhe Chota kam jamta nahi hai" :Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:59 pm (IST)

In a clear reference to the erstwhile Congress governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi said, “Those who worked for themselves, the Sardar Sarovar Dam project faced several obstacles during their rule. However, the development projects flourished during the regimes of people who worked for people.”

Sep 17, 2017 12:55 pm (IST)

The western part of India lacks adequate water supply, in the eastern part there is shortage of electricity & gas supply...We are working to overcome these shortages so that both parts of India development and India scales new heights of development.. Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada will ensure that Gujarat is never without water: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:51 pm (IST)

Mothers and daughters of my state would walk for 3 kilometres to fetch water. Little girls would accompany them just to get some water to drink. Now, they will all get water sitting at home. The cattle who walked hundreds of kilometres to drink water will not have to suffer so much now. They will all bestow their blessings on us: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:49 pm (IST)

The waters of Maa Narmada will help several citizens and transform several lives: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:48 pm (IST)

The saints and seers of Gujarat have played a very big role in the making of the Sardar Sarovar Dam as well: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:46 pm (IST)

This Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada will change the lives of crores of farmers and villagers across the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:45 pm (IST)

I still remember, as Chief Minister when I went to border areas I saw BSF Jawans do not have water. We brought Narmada waters to borders for Jawans. It was an Engineering miracle: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:44 pm (IST)

Lack of water resources has been a major factor in slowing the pace of development: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:41 pm (IST)

The World Bank had criticized the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada and refused to fund the project. But we made it happen: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:38 pm (IST)

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The other eminent personality, Dr. BR Ambedkar, made exemplary contributions even in his short career. These two personalities, had they got a chance to work together, our nation would have reached its peak of development. But we lost both of them very early: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:36 pm (IST)

The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would be happy today...Imagine his vision that he envisioned this Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada to help farmers and citizens: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:35 pm (IST)

Let us leave no stone unturned in creating a 'New India' by 2022, when we mark 75 years of India's freedom: Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

I will live for your dreams. Will create a new India by fulfilling all your dreams: PM Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:30 pm (IST)

I convey my greetings to everyone on Vishwakarma Jayanti and salute all those working hard to build our nation...Today, on Vishwakarma Jayanti we dedicate to the nation the Sardar Sarovar Dam: PM Narendra Modi at the public meeting in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:30 pm (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thank people for birthday wishes

Sep 17, 2017 12:28 pm (IST)

There is a Jan Sagar here in Dabhoi and this shows the respect people have for Maa... I have come to Dabhoi earlier but I haven't seen such a huge gathering ever, says PM Modi in Dabhoi

Sep 17, 2017 12:26 pm (IST)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 67th birthday addresses a public rally in Dabhoi; Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also present. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for National Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museum. After addressing a public rally in Dabhoi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to pay a visit to Amreli in Saurashtra where he will attend a host of programs and address a public gathering.

Sep 17, 2017 12:17 pm (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a large gathering in Dabhoi at the closing ceremony of Narmada Mahotsav. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will felecitate the winners of Narmada Mahotsav as well.